The story of the 1988 election as told by former Democratic Presidential Nominee Michael Dukakis. With NBC News reports and never-before-seen footage, it’s a cautionary tale about what it takes to win and why it’s necessary to engage a political... watch

Donald Trump is playing “demolition derby” with the Republican field, and if the last month is any indication of what’s in store, we’re in for a real treat on the debate stage. Chris discusses with Dana Milbank of the Washington Post and Republican... watch

As candidates prepare for the first GOP debate, Chris Matthews asks how Republicans can take the momentum from Donald Trump, who is consistently leading the polls. Eugene Robinson, Beth Fouhy and Robert Costa discuss how Republicans can survive the... watch

With over a year before the 2016 Presidential Election, Chris Matthews asks whether or not we can imagine all of today's contestants waking up at the White House and discusses the process of selecting a president in his Let Me Finish. watch

The right’s reaction to the nuclear deal with Iran has been extreme at times. Chris Matthews discusses the five most over-the-top things the right wing red-hots have said about the nuclear deal with the roundtable: Jay Newton-Small of Time Magazine,... watch

On Thursday, August 6th, msnbc’s Chris Matthews will be on the ground in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the first Republican primary debate. Join him in person for a special, LIVE broadcast of Hardball with Chris Matthews at 6:30pm ET. read more

In his Let Me Finish, Chris Matthews shares his thoughts on the American who traveled to Africa to kill a lion – noting that “slaughter is not a profile in courage, only a statement of human disgrace…” watch

As the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act approaches, a NY Times article claims new voting laws passed by GOP state legislatures threaten to disenfranchise African Americans and other minorities. Nick Confessore, Susan Del Percio and Tara... watch

NBC News' Tom Costello reports breaking news that investigators believe debris found earlier today off the French island of Reunion is likely from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing in March 2014. watch

Donald Trump is “trumping” GOP contenders in the polls – but what has he got that his rivals don’t? Chris Matthews discusses “Teflon Don” with MSNBC National Correspondent Joy Reid, Howard Fineman of the Huffington Post, and USA Today’s Susan Page. watch

Secretary Kerry made another push for the Iranian nuclear deal after a recent poll showed most Americans believe Congress should reject the deal. Chris Matthews discusses the debate with April Ryan, Jamelle Bouie, and Francesca Chambers. watch

Mike Huckabee is riding around in the clown car this week after comparing the Iranian nuclear deal to the Holocaust – and then tripling down on his comment. Chris Matthews discusses with former Gov. Howard Dean and John Feehery. watch